It’s a simple concept – and the proper defense for a rear-naked choke – and yet, it’s not always quite so simple to execute, as we learned in a Sengoku Raiden Championship 12 bout between Kiuma Kunioku and Leonardo Santos.

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A study in contrasts, Kunioku and Santos met this past March.

Kunioku (34-22-9 at the time), a former King of Pancrase, brought a wealth of experience to the cage with more than 60 bouts to his name.

Meanwhile, Santos (6-3 at the time), towered over his opponent with his 6-foot-1 frame earning a five-inch advantage on Kunioku.

Kunioku carried a three-fight win streak into the bout, and when you add in a pair of draws under the DEEP banner, he was unbeaten in five fights. Meanwhile, Santos was hoping to rebound from a split-decision loss that saw a five-fight win streak snapped.

So who would prevail, and whose submission defense would prove ineffective? Check out the embedded clip for the answer.

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